Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Irvine, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Quality Assurance Technician

Irvine, CA

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician, whose objective of the position is to perform quality assurance and quality control function that supports the Hardware Quality Assurance team. 

In this position, the primary responsibilities relate to Hardware Quality Assurance tasks in conformity inspections, test setup inspections, compliance assessments in manufacturing operations, and support of the Quality Control teams in Receiving, Receiving Inspection, and Shipping Inspections.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Collaborate with cross functional team members (Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Warehouse, QC Inspection, etc.). Support Corrective Action evaluations and verifications.
• Perform containment of nonconforming or suspect products and support related investigations. Represent the Quality Assurance department in various production floor meetings (manufacturing, warehouse, QC Inspection, etc.).
• Perform duties related to Quality Engineering, Receiving, Receiving Inspection, and Shipping Inspection activities. Become a Thales ODA Inspection Unit Member when requested. Become a customer delegate related to the Quality Control and Inspection role when needed.
• Utilize design drawings to evaluate First Article Inspection reports for assemblies. Inspect components, assemblies and laboratory test setups in accordance with design drawings or test procedures based on the guidelines or drawings that have been provided to them.
• Perform process audits/assessments of manufacturing production lines and related processes per the instructions given (Receiving, Receiving Inspection, warehouse, Shipping Inspection, Shipping).
• Revise procedures, forms, inspection instructions, and create status reports. Communicate the status of tasks and objectives (via written or verbal means). Organize document records.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1-4+ related experience OR
• High School diploma/GED or Technical School graduate with
• 4 years working in an industrial manufacturing environment and working in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control department
• Performed process and/or quality system audits
• Experienced with the proper use of mechanical inspection tools (caliper, ruler, scales, etc)
• Understands how to read two dimensional drawings and how to perform process audits and assessments.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core business hours, Monday - Friday, may be required to work outside core business hours including weekends, based on business needs).
• Physical Environment:  Manufacturing/production area, enclosed warehouse.
• Travel:  Approximately 10% (typically traveling to the Orlando Florida facility).

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

What We Offer

For CA/NY Applicants: The anticipated TTC range for this role is $66,762.00 – 99,554.30 USD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Elective Health and Dental plans. 
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period. 
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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